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acólito — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acolyte noun One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
  • minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.

Senses

acólito is used for these senses in English:

  • acolyte (Christianity) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
  • minion A sycophantic follower.

acolyte — full definition

  1. noun One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
  2. noun An altar server.
  3. noun An attendant, assistant, or follower.

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